Rationing

Food rationing

In 1939 most goods were transported to Britain by ship. From the beginning of the war, one of Hitlers tactics against Britain was to use submarines to torpedo ships bringing supplies to Britain. This meant that imported goods were in short supply.

The definition

Clothes Rationing

Clothes were rationed from June 1941 due to a shortage of raw materials and also to allow the factories and workers to concentrate on producing weapons,aircraft,and ammunition for the war.

Everyone was given a book of 66 coupons to use to buy new clothes for one year.

The government used the slogan "Make and Make Do" to encourage people to repair or patch torn or worn clothes.

Rationing

Food rationing

In 1939 most goods were transported to Britain by ship. From the beginning of the war, one of Hitlers tactics against Britain was to use submarines to torpedo ships bringing supplies to Britain. This meant that imported goods were in short supply.

The definition

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Clothes Rationing